Ep. 1 :Max Lobatto

Max Lobato on Studio Energy, Burnout, and Ditching the "Instagram Pilates" PerformanceTeaching movement is a massive energy exchange. This week on Emergence, we strip away the rigidity of the fitness industry to talk about the human behind the teacher with London-based classical Pilates instructor Max Lobato.We get into the reality of 12-hour teaching days, navigating the intense energy of highly scheduled clients, and why constantly filming your self-practice is killing your flow state. If you’re feeling the friction of the industry, looking to build more sustainability into your career, or just struggling to find joy in your own movement, this one is for you.Key Topics Covered:Reading the Room: How to manage "spicy" studio energy and confidently pivot a session when a client needs a nervous system reset.Training vs. Practicing: Why separating your flow state from your mechanical study is crucial for career longevity.Avoiding the Rut: Tangible ways to rotate apparatus and keep your solo practice from flatlining.The Antidote to Burnout: Why mastering the fundamentals—and actively living a life outside the studio—ultimately makes you a better teacher.What strategies do you use to protect your energy on those heavy teaching days? Let me know what you thought of the episode!Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergencepod/Substack: https://lauragunder.substack.comMax Lobatto : https://www.instagram.com/maxpilates5/